Donations, Homemade Face Masks Accepted At Anne Arundel Hospital

ANNAPOLIS, MD — People in Anne Arundel County who are suddenly finding themselves with extra time on their hands at home due to the new coronavirus can help out the Anne Arundel Medical Center as it faces a shortage of face masks and other personal protective gear during the coronavirus outbreak.

Arminta Plater, spokesperson for Anne Arundel Medical Center, told Patch the facility is "actively working with our local, state and federal partners to make sure we have enough supplies to see this pandemic through to the end."

"While we currently have the supplies needed to care for our patients and protect our staff, we are working diligently to increase our supply. Recognizing that the public wants to help, we are prioritizing gifts of new/unused medical grade equipment and supplies," said Plater.

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The medical facility currently is accepting the following donations:

• N95 masks, all sizes
• Isolation gowns
• Avagard or a product with greater than 60 percent alcohol content.
• Face shields with masks
• Yellow procedure masks
• Protective eyewear
• Oxivir wipes

Furthermore, those interested in making a face mask to be worn by those not treating patients directly but still needing protection should follow the directions the hospital posted on its website. The hospital even included a YouTube video showing how to create a face mask.

When the homemade masks are completed, volunteers can drop them off curbside at Anne Arundel Medical Center on Wednesday or Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at AAMC’s Belcher Pavilion Circle, 2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis. All donations will be accepted at this time and location.

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